ZIP Code 26101
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
4488%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 4488% of limit
Detected: 179.50 ppt
LUBECK PSD
WV3305404 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
1
State
West Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 179.50ppt | 4488% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 8.00ppt | 80% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 18.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD
WV3305407 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
West Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 46.50ppt | 1163% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 26101 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.